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U.S. imports of light vessels, fire floats, floating cranes, floating docks & other non-navigability-primary vessels (HS 890590) totaled $6.7M in April 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Light Vessels, Fire Floats, Floating Cranes, Floating Docks & Other Non-Navigability-Primary Vessels paid $227K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.6% on $3.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Light Vessels, Fire Floats, Floating Cranes, Floating Docks & Other Non-Navigability-Primary Vessels imports of $6.7M in April 2026 ran 147% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataVessels whose primary function is not navigation — including light vessels, fire floats, floating cranes, and floating docks — are split at the 10-digit level between floating docks (8905901000) and all other such vessels (8905905000). Turkey and Canada are the leading US import sources for this heading, supplying a range of marine infrastructure and support equipment used in port operations, salvage, and firefighting. Classification turns on whether navigability is incidental to the vessel's main operational purpose, making this heading a frequent point of customs inquiry for specialized marine equipment.
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A floating crane is classified under 8905905000 when the floating hull is integral to the unit's function and the crane is not separately identifiable as the principal article. If the crane component dominates and the float is merely a support base, classification under Chapter 84 machinery headings may be appropriate. This is a common classification dispute — a licensed customs broker or binding ruling from CBP is advisable.
These structures typically require standard CBP vessel entry documentation, and large floating docks may also need Army Corps of Engineers permits for placement in US navigable waters. Unlike cargo vessels, they do not require a Certificate of Documentation from the US Coast Guard unless they will be operated commercially in US waters.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8905901000 | FLOATING DOCKS | $3.6M | 4.30% | $88K |
| 8905905000 | VESSELS, NESOI | $3.2M | 10.00% | $138K |
FLOATING DOCKS
VESSELS, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8905905000 | VESSELS, NESOI | $1.2M |
| 8905901000 | FLOATING DOCKS | $165K |
VESSELS, NESOI
425 no
FLOATING DOCKS
107 t
PLEAS/SPORT VESSELS, ROW BOATS ETC, NOT OVER 7.5 M
HS 890393
MOTORBOATS OF A LENGTH 7.5 M - 24 M
HS 890332
YACHTS, PLEAS/SPORT VESSELS, ROW BOATS, CANOES NES
HS 890399
VESSELS,(INCLUD LIFEBOATS,OTHER THAN ROW BT),NESOI
HS 890690
MOTORBOATS OF A LENGTH NOT EXCEEDING 7.5 M
HS 890331
SAILBOATS OF A LENGTH 7.5 M - 24 M
HS 890322
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| KETCHIKAN, AK | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY | $708K | $190K | -$518K |